HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-004-01/20/1981-ASKING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO INSURE THAT THE FUTURE LOTTERY PROFITS BE EARMARKED FOR PARKS AND RE RESOLUTION 81-4
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ASKING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO INSURE THAT THE
FUTURE LOTTERY PROFITS BE EARMARKED FOR
PARKS AND RECREATION PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the voters of the State of Colorado, on November 4, 1980,
approved a constitutional amendment to authorize a state-run lottery,
and
WHEREAS, the ballot and all promotional material designated the
lottery proceeds for local parks and recreation projects, and
WHEREAS, all proceeds from a lottery are to be directed to the Con-
servation Trust Fund, and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from the Conservation Trust Fund are to be used
for the acquisition, development, and maintenance of new conservation
sites, and
WHEREAS, the amount of lottery proceeds are presently unknown
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, opposes any re-distribution of the Conservation Trust Fund pro-
ceeds for purposes other than Parks and Recreation
Passed and adopted el- a regular eeting of the Cit Council held this
20th day of January, A D 1981
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ity Clerk